Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-04
THE CITY WHILE NOT PRoTEsr.

The Board of Public Works Pass a Res.
 OlutiOn of NOn-Interference With the
 Air Line Road in the Jackson Street
 Bridge LayOut-OOrp0ratfOn Counsel
 DriseoII's Hills Are Referred Back to
 The Finance Committee-sundry Bus-
 mess.
 The board of public works met last even- ing and approved bills amounting to $e0, ,O0O
 Attorney Whiting appeared before the board and urged that the sewer which had been ordered in Winthrop avenue be con- structed. He said that several parties as well as himself were desirous of connecting with the sewer. Others were contemplating building and were awaiting the laying of the sewer. MT. Bishop, who is erecting new | house on the corner of Winthrop avenue and Whalley avenue, spoke in favor of the build ! ing of the sewer at once.
 Massena Clark appeared before the board | and asked for the layout of 8 new street run I ming from near the junction of Howard and Kimberly avenues to Cedar street. The order calls for layout of @ street AS feet wide to be done at the expense of Mir. Clark. A new plan was presented by MT. Hill, whereby the street be moved about six feet south in order that MT. Clark's lots be put in better shape for selling. The layout according to the new plan was recommended and sent to the com mon council.
 A resolution was introduced, as the Mayor explained, as being a compromise between the railroad company and the city in regard ! to the bridge over the Jackson street cross ing. The resolution, which passed, was as follows:
 Resolved, That in the opinion of this board nc opposition should be made to the Boston and New York Air Line railroad crossing under Jackson street. provided the bridge at said crossing is built and maintained wholly at the expense of said rail road company.
 Corporation Counsel Driscon appeared I with a number of bills for change of grade on Lamberton and Meadow streets, asking that the board approve them An argument re- suited as to whether the matter belonged to the board of public works or the board of finance On motion of Commissioner States it was voted that the bills be taken before the board of finance by 8 committee consist ing of Messrs. Whitney, Sullivan, Crawford, to have them approved, and ascertain by what board they shall rightfuliy be paid: Dr. Carma1t was given permission to re- move tree in front of his Elm street resi- dence.
 The matter of removing seven trees on Hamilton street near Sargent's factory was referred to the committee on parks with power to act. Three obstructive trees near Kean & Lines carriage factory will be re- moved if the committee on parks see fit.
 It was voted that the board recommend to the Court of Common Council the passage of an ordinance requiring the board of public works to take charge of all repairs to paved streets necessitated by the opening of said streets by private individuals or corporations and also requiring said board to charge 8 sufficient sum to cover the expenses of said repairs before granting permit.
 Felix Bradley was appointed an inspector on the PrOut street pavement
 The customary vote for granting two weeks vacation to the heads of the boards departments was passed on motion of Com missioner Crawford.
 On motion of Commissioner Whitney it was voted that the board recommend to the Court of Common Council the passage of an ordinance requiring the parties who ask and receive special privileges in connection with sewers to pay an assessment on the privilege. The amount to be deducted when the sewer is constructed and assessments laid
 The board approved monthly bills amount ing to 10000.
 The Aricns' Picnic.
 Next Monday the Arion Singing society hold their annual picnic at Railroad Grove,